Hairy Bikers’ Dave says he is ‘learning to live with cancer’ amid health update

04 January 2023 , 16:18

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Hairy Bikers’ Dave says he is ‘learning to live with cancer’ amid health update

Dave Myers has admitted that he’s ‘learning to live with cancer’ as he gives a health update to his concerned fans.

The Hairy Biker, 65, seemed optimistic in a recent interview about his wellbeing following his cancer diagnosis last year.

Speaking on BBC Breakfast, the chef gave an update on his health battle, for which he has been undergoing treatment for since April.

He said during the show: "[The treatment] is still ongoing but I'm kinda doing all right, it's like many people, it's something one learns to live with."

Dave, who has had guest stints on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and Countdown, reassured fans that he was ‘going to be fine’ following his cancer diagnosis – although, he opted not to tell fans exactly what type of cancer he is grappling with.

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Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers has given a health update following cancer diagnosis (@HairyBikers)

He did previously take a break from filming in order to undergo his treatment, but has stated that he’s looking forward to seeing his new show, The Hairy Bikers Go Local, go live on air.

He said about the upcoming series: "It was an idea that came together that a lot of chefs don't know what's on their own doorstep.

"If you've got amazing suppliers that are there on your doorstep, then maybe they don't know about it.

The chef gave an update on his health battle on BBC Breakfast (BBC)

"So it's a bit like speed dating, there's Michelin-star chefs, people who run pubs, and I would say 80% of the time, they don't know."

The chef told home audiences that the series will be an ‘interesting’ watch, showcasing the best food across the UK.

Dave also said that he hoped that he would be able to resume filming for new shows, but that filming schedules would need to ‘fit in’ with his cancer treatment.

Previously, the TV chef explained his reasoning behind not specifying the type of cancer he’s dealing with, telling the Guardian: "Because everybody then goes googling, everybody becomes an amateur doctor... And I don't want to be judged - yet."

If you or someone you know is living with or affected by cancer, you can speak to Macmillan’s cancer specialists for free, confidential advice on the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 from 8am to 8pm every day.

Gabriella Ferlita